At a glance
Average net price
$52,659
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
73.5%
Admission rate
73%
Undergrad size
3,910
In-state tuition
$61,845
Out-of-state tuition
$61,845
Cost of attendance
$80,049
Median earnings (10y)
$54,295
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,290
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 88.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
6 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (91% of credentials).
- Humanities & arts91%
- Social sciences1%
- Trades & services8%
- ~2,748 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture17.1%~669 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~302 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English3.8%~149 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.8%~32 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
31 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 642 | $36,210 | $26,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Master's | 262 | $51,744 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Bachelor's | 252 | — | $31,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 168 | $26,695 | $27,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Master's | 166 | $56,976 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 140 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 134 | $29,464 | $27,000 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 122 | $22,391 | $26,724 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Master's | 90 | $50,911 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 89 | $32,424 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 79 | $40,993 | — |
| Human Computer Interaction. | Master's | 57 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 48 | — | $12,000 |
| Graphic Communications. | Master's | 43 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 39 | $17,728 | $26,000 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | Master's | 35 | $58,581 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| Data Processing. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Graduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 19 | $28,068 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Real Estate Development. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Data Processing. | Graduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | — | $51,033 | — |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | — | $52,945 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Pratt Institute-Main
Pratt Institute-Main is a mid-sized institution located in Brooklyn, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,910 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Architecture, Communications tech.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Pratt Institute-Main — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $52,659 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $61,845 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $80,049 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 73.5%, a strong completion outcome. 88.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,295 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Pratt Institute-Main confers degrees and certificates across 6 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Architecture, Communications tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (91% of credentials), trades & services (8% of credentials), social sciences (1% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,290. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Brooklyn, New York (city), Pratt Institute-Main draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Pratt Institute-Main
Q.How much does Pratt Institute-Main cost?
The average net price at Pratt Institute-Main is $52,659 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $80,049.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Pratt Institute-Main?
Pratt Institute-Main has a 6-year graduation rate of 73.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Pratt Institute-Main?
Pratt Institute-Main admits 73% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Pratt Institute-Main graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Pratt Institute-Main graduate earns $54,295 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Pratt Institute-Main?
Published tuition is $61,845 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Pratt Institute-Main located?
Pratt Institute-Main is located in Brooklyn, New York (ZIP 11205).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Pratt Institute-Main at their official website.